1 January 2009
(Thursday) |
New Year's Day*
The beginning of the western new year is a national holiday in Thailand, one of three "new year" holidays celebrated every year. |
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9 February 2009
(Monday) |
Makha Bucha Day*
Makha Bucha celebrates the Buddha's first sermon in to his disciples. |
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6 April 2009
(Monday) |
Chakri Memorial Day
Chakri Day commemorates the founding of the current dynasty, Rama I. |
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13-15 April 2009
(Monday-Wednesday) |
Songkran Festival
Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, generally celebrated as a water festival. |
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1 May 2009
(Friday) |
National Labor Day
International labor day is celebrated as a national holiday, even though there isn't much ado about it |
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5 May 2009
(Tuesday) |
Coronation Day*
Celebrates the day in 1949 when the current king was crowned. |
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8 May 2009 (Friday) |
Visakha Bucha Day |
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7 July 2009
(Tuesday) |
Asarnha Bucha Day*
The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha. |
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12 August 2009
(Wednesday) |
H.M. The Queen's Birthday*
Her Majesty the Queen's birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country's Mothers Day as well. |
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23 October 2009
(Friday) |
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
Celebrates the birthday of one of Thailand 's most revered kings. |
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7 December 2009
(Monday – substitution for the King’s birthday on 5 December 2009) |
H.M. The King's Birthday
His Majesty the King's birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also serves as the nation's Fathers Day. |
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10 December 2009
(Thursday) |
Constitution Day
December 10th celebrates the date in 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution. |
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31 December 2009
(Thursday) |
New Years’ Eve
The day before the western new year day is always a national holiday. |
